In the latest issue of Car and Driver (Dec 2006), on page 41, there is a blurb about a new Renault concept car called the Nepta. Car and Driver states: "The engine powering the concept is a high-revving, Naturally Aspirated 420-hp version of Nissan's 3.5-liter V6.

WHAT!?! 420-hp with no turbo or supercharger? Sorry I dont have any more info than this, but I about fell out of my chair when I read it. Could this be a possible hint at the powerplant in the upcoming new Z and G35 coupe?

 

that would be sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Man thats some pretty crazy stuff 420hp na out of the vq motor that is unheard of but i hope that it is so true and i can't wait to hear more about this.

 

it could be the a new Z not 350 but higher?

 

There must have been some major internal work. I would not expect 420hp to be achieved with simple bolt ons out of the VQ anytime soon, as much of a great engine it is.

 

https://my350z.com/forum/other-vehicles/215549-renault-nepta.html

 

Tt Ftw

 

WTF? That thread shows a photo of the motor, and the motor says 3.5L Bi-turbo on it.... What gives? Is Car and Driver wrong???

 

when isn't car and driver, and the rest of those car magazines, wrong on a lot of things

 

The spec sheet says twin turbo too

 

what a fugly car!

 

i totally doubt its that much hp at the wheels

 

wow, that nepta is really awful looking.

looks like a raised thunderbird with those rims...

 

that doesn't really look like a VQ at all.

 

Ferrari and Porsche are putting out 415-420hp from a 3.6L. I'd love to see a VQ do that.

Don't wait for it

 

That would be sick!

 

Sweeeeet! great post

 

ftw? what does this mean?